In a shoot-out comparison, ProjectorCentral reckons Panasonic’s AE has the edge in picture quality, “primarily due to its contrast advantage, and in 3D due to both incremental contrast and better clarity/stability due to reduced crosstalk”.

Meanwhile, until the end of the month Panasonic is running out its AE4000 model with a promotion that includes a free 42-inch plasma TV or Blu-ray player among other redeemable options.